Michael Cooper vs. Isaiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isaiah Thomas and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Isaiah Thomas:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Isaiah Thomas0
Michael Cooper12
Isaiah Thomas12
Michael Cooper11
Isaiah Thomas3
Michael Cooper0
Isaiah Thomas2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Isaiah Thomas1
Michael Cooper5
Isaiah Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Isaiah Thomas0
Michael Cooper1 *
Isaiah Thomas0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Isaiah Thomas 17.6

Michael Cooper 3.2
Isaiah Thomas 2.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Isaiah Thomas 4.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Isaiah Thomas 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Isaiah Thomas 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Isaiah Thomas 9,715

Michael Cooper 2,769
Isaiah Thomas 1,321

Michael Cooper 3,666
Isaiah Thomas 2,639

Michael Cooper 1,033
Isaiah Thomas 472

Michael Cooper 523
Isaiah Thomas 61

Michael Cooper 873
Isaiah Thomas 551

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Isaiah Thomas .434

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Isaiah Thomas .362

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Isaiah Thomas .872

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Isaiah Thomas 28.9
(2017)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Isaiah Thomas 3.0
(2016)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Isaiah Thomas 6.3
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Isaiah Thomas 1.3
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Isaiah Thomas 0.2
(2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Isaiah Thomas 22.6

Michael Cooper 3.4
Isaiah Thomas 3.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Isaiah Thomas 6.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Isaiah Thomas 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Isaiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Isaiah Thomas 564

Michael Cooper 574
Isaiah Thomas 77

Michael Cooper 703
Isaiah Thomas 158

Michael Cooper 203
Isaiah Thomas 20

Michael Cooper 96
Isaiah Thomas 7

Michael Cooper 168
Isaiah Thomas 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Isaiah Thomas .406

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Isaiah Thomas .302

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Isaiah Thomas .842

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Isaiah Thomas 24.2
(2016)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Isaiah Thomas 3.1
(2017)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Isaiah Thomas 7.0
(2015)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Isaiah Thomas 0.9
(2017)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Isaiah Thomas 0.8
(2016)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.